Revz Montecillo BSIT 2F

I.Brief overview:

A.)What is Cavite Mutiny?

*The Cavite Mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel and civilians against the Spanish
colonial government in the Philippines in 1872. It was a significant event that fueled the nationalist
sentiments and eventually contributed to the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.

B.) What are the general events that led to the martyrdom of the GomBurZa?

*First Event: The 1872 Cavite Mutiny – The three priests were falsely implicated in the Cavite Mutiny,
which was an uprising of Filipino military personnel and civilians against the Spanish colonial
government. Although they were not directly involved in the mutiny, they were accused of inciting it and
were subsequently arrested.

Second Event: The Secularization Controversy – The GomBurZa were advocates for the secularization of
Philippine parishes, which would have allowed Filipino secular priests to take on more significant roles in
the church. Their advocacy threatened the Spanish friars’ influence and control, leading to their
persecution by the friars and the colonial authorities.

Last Event: Trial and Execution – Following their arrest, the three priests were subjected to a hasty trial,
during which they were found guilty of rebellion and subsequently executed by garrote on February 17,
1872. Their martyrdom became a symbol of resistance against Spanish oppression and a catalyst for the
Philippine independence movement.

II.People Involved:

A.)Who was Fernando La Madrid?

* ASpanish naval officer who served as the Governor-General of the Philippines in the 1850s, known for
his administrative and public works contributions.

B.) Who was Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera?

*A prominent Filipino physician, ethnographer, and scholar during the late 19th and early 20th centuries,
recognized for his work in Philippine culture, language, and medicine.

C.)Who was Jose Montero y Vidal?

*A Spanish historian who authored a comprehensive work on the history of the Philippines, contributing
to the understanding of the country’s past.

D.)Who was Carlos Maria de la Torre y Navacerrada?

*A Spanish general who served as the Governor-General of the Philippines in the 1860s and is known
for implementing reforms and granting amnesty to Filipino rebels.

E.)Who was Rafael Geronimo Cayetano Izquierdo y Gutierrez?

*A Spanish politician who briefly held the position of Governor-General of the Philippines in the late 19 th
century.

F.)Who was Fr.Mariano Gomez?

*A Filipino Catholic priest and one of the GomBurZa trio, known for his advocacy of secularization and
his subsequent execution in 1872.

G.)Who was Fr.Jose Burgos?

*Filipino priest and part of the GomBurZa trio, who championed the secularization of parishes and was
also executed in 1872 for his involvement in the Cavite Mutiny.

H.)Who was Fr.Jacinto Zamora?

*Filipino priest of the GomBurZa trio, known for his support of secularization and his eventual execution
in 1872.

I.) Who was Francisco Zaldua?

* A Spanish painter who lived in the Philippines during the 19th century and is recognized for his
contributions to Philippine art.

III.)Evidence Submitted:

A.)What evidence did the Filipino side submitted to the court?

*During the trial following the 1872 Cavite Mutiny, the Filipino side presented various pieces of evidence
to support their defense. This included testimonies and accounts that demonstrated the innocence of
the GomBurZa priests, highlighting their lack of involvement in the mutiny. Additionally, they submitted
documents showcasing the priests’ patriotic activities and commitment to the welfare of the Filipino
people, aiming to prove their dedication to the country’s progress rather than any subversive activities.

B.)What were the pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution(Spanish friars)?

*During the trial following the 1872 Cavite Mutiny, the prosecution, primarily led by the Spanish friars,
presented several pieces of evidence to implicate the GomBurZa priests. This included alleged
correspondence and testimonies suggesting the priests’ involvement in inciting the mutiny, as well as
their supposed support for nationalist sentiments. Furthermore, the prosecution highlighted the priests’
advocacy for secularization, portraying it as a threat to the Spanish friars’ influence and thus justifying
their suppression.

C.)How did the Governor General interpret the event?

*The Governor General interpreted the 1872 Cavite Mutiny as an act of rebellion and sedition, linking it
to the broader challenge to Spanish colonial rule. Consequently, he viewed the involvement of the
GomBurZa priests as a threat to Spanish authority and sought to suppress any nationalist sentiments by
swiftly executing them.

IV.) Aftermath:

A.)What happen after the event?

*After the 1872 Cavite Mutiny, a brutal crackdown ensued. Many Filipinos, including those not directly
involved, were subjected to persecution and arbitrary arrests. This event further fueled nationalist
sentiments, setting the stage for later revolutionary movements.

B.) How did rizal use this event in writing his novel?

*José Rizal was inspired by the injustice and repercussions of the Cavite Mutiny to incorporate themes
of colonial oppression, abuse of power, and the quest for reform in his novel “Noli Me Tangere.” The
novel served as a vehicle to shed light on the plight of the Filipino people under Spanish rule and to
advocate for social change and reform.